US Open 2026: Coco Gauff Confident She Can Raise Her Game in Title Push

Coco Gauff says she is ready to raise her level as she pursues another US Open title in New York. The fourth seed began her 2026 campaign with a 6-3, 6-4 straight-sets win over Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez. Gauff was broken only once in the hard-fought baseline contest. The 2023 champion said she enjoys testing opponents’ ability to maintain a high standard throughout a match. She added that holding serve gives her confidence to apply pressure and create break opportunities.

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